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PIB Headquarters
Special arrangement to deliver Rakhi on time
Department of Posts expects to receive large number of articles on the auspicious occasion of RAKSHA BANDHAN. A special arrangement has been made in major Post Offices. Trays have been placed in the counter area where members of public can post their mails. Members of public are requested to co-operate and avail the facility as described below:
- Speed Post facility available at all Post Offices for booking of Rakhi envelopes which can be tracked on www.indiapost .gov.in. One India One rate of Speed Post is Rs.41/- up to 50 grams and rate of local Speed Post is Rs.19/- upto 50 grams. Customers may also use the 24 hours Speed Post Counter facility available at NSH Ahmedabad, Shahibag, Ahmedabad-380004 and Ahmedabad RMS, Platform No.1 Railway Station, Ahmedabad-380002.
- Full address with Pincode should be written on the cover in case customers desire to send Rakhi by unregistered mail which should bear minimum of Rs. 5/-  Postal stamp up to weight of 20gms.
- Customers are also requested to post the cover containing Rakhi well in advance to help us reach Rakhis on time.
- It is requested to ensure that Rakhi is properly packed and envelope is closed properly before posting.
In case of quarries, please contact on Phone no.25504943 or log on to www.indiapost.gov.in.
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Ministry of Panchayati Raj
RASHTRIYA GRAM SWARAJ ABHIYAN
The Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan  approved for the implementation from financial year 2022-23 to 2025-26 for capacity building of elected representative of Panchayati Raj Institutions . The primary objective of Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayats to deliver on SDGs which covered within the purview of Panchayats. For effective implementation of the scheme, utilization of funds is closely monitored with the States through meetings, video-conferences, PFMS etc. In addition to this, Training Management Portal  is in place to monitor real time trainings conducted by States/ UTs under the scheme. There is no case reported in the Ministry regarding misuse of the funds. The State wise details of the total funds released under the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan are given below:

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State/UT-wise Funds Released under revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan 
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Fund Released
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Sl. No.
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State/ UT
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2022-23
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1
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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0.00
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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0.00
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3
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Arunachal Pradesh
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108.69
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4
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Assam
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55.29
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5
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Bihar
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33.37
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6
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Chhattisgarh
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0.00
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7
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Dadra & Nagar Haveli
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1.14
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Daman & Diu
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8
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Goa
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0.00
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9
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Gujarat
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0.00
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10
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Haryana
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0.00
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11
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Himachal Pradesh
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60.65
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12
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Jammu & Kashmir
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40.00
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13
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Jharkhand
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0.00
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14
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Karnataka
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36.00
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15
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Kerala
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30.40
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16
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Ladakh
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0.00
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17
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Lakshadweep
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0.00
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18
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Madhya Pradesh
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28.00
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19
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Maharashtra
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37.84
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20
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Manipur
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8.63
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21
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Meghalaya
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0.00
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22
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Mizoram
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14.27
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23
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Nagaland
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0.00
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24
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Odisha
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11.40
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25
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Puducherry
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0.00
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26
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Punjab
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34.25
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27
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Rajasthan
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0.00
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28
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Sikkim
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6.01
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29
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Tamil Nadu
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25.42
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30
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Telangana
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0.00
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31
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Tripura
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9.80
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32
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Uttar Pradesh
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85.05
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33
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Uttarakhand
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42.48
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34
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West Bengal
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|
4.28
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Finance Commission
The Fifteenth Finance Commission meets representatives of Karnataka PRIs
The 15th Finance Commission headed by Chairman, Shri N.K. Singh alongwith its Members and senior officials met today with the representatives of the Panchayati Raj Institutions  of Karnataka.
The Commission was informed that all 29 functions of PRIs as envisaged in the 11th schedule of the Constitution, have been devolved to PRIs in Karnataka and the State has been releasing funds currently as per the recommendations of the 4th State Finance Commission 
Karnataka has a total of 6228 PRIs, of which 30 are Zilla Parishads, 177 Taluk Panchayats and 6021 Gram Panchayats.
As per the recommendations of the 4th SFC,
- The devolution to local bodies will be increased from 42% to 48% of the non-loan net own revenue  over the period of 2018-2019 to 2022-23.
- 1% of the NLNORR may be earmarked to Brihat Bengaluru Municipal Corporation, leaving 47% to be allocated to PRIs and ULBs in 75:25 ratio 
- Central FC grants not to be included as a part of State devolution.
The 14th Finance Commission had recommended for the period 2015-20, a devolution of Rs. 8359.79 crores to Karnataka as Basic Grant  and a devolution of Rs. 928.87 crores as Performance grant .
The Commission has observed that:
- There has been a minor shortfall in the release of basic and performance grants to PRIs in each year from 2015-16 to 2018-19, and 2016-17 to 2017-18, respectively. No performance grants were released to PRIs in 2018-19.
- The SFCs have not been constituted in a timely manner – the 4th SFC should have ideally been constituted by now.
- Despite the recommendations of the 4th SFC, the state Government has included Central FC grants part of state devolution.
- The 15th FC would have to take a call on whether it would recommend grants only for Gram Panchyats out of 3 tiers of PRIs in the State - in view of the fact the 14th Finance Commission had recommended grants for only Gram Panchayats.
The representatives of PRIs present at the meeting were - Shri. C. Narayanaswamy, Member, Panchayat Raj Parishat; Sh. V.Y. Ghorpade, Vice-Chairman, Karnataka State Decentralised Planning & Development Committee; Sh. Manjunath, President, Chikkaballapura Zilla Panchayat; Ms. Jayamma, President, Bengaluru Rural Zilla Panchayat; Shri Neelakantappa. M. Kusagura, President Ranibennuru Taluk Panchayat;
Ms. Pushpa Rajesh, President, Somavarapete Taluk Panchayat; Shri Satish K. S., Member, Kadaba, Grama Panchayat, Gubbi taluk & President, Karnataka State Grama Panchayat Member Federation; Shri P.P. Bopanna, President, Palibetta Grama Panchayat Virajapete Taluk and Shri Mahesh Kumar S.K., President, Doddajala Grama Panchayat, Bengaluru .
The Commission further noted all the concerns highlighted by the representatives of the PRIs and promised to address them in its recommendations to the Central Government.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Violation of traffic rules on highways
As per available reports, road accidents occur due to multiple causes such as over speeding, use of mobile phone, drunken driving/consumption of alcohol and drug, driving on wrong side/ lane indiscipline, jumping red light, non-use of safety devices such as helmets and seat belts, vehicular condition, weather condition, road condition, fault of driver / cyclist/ pedestrian etc.
As per the data received from police department of all States/UTs, number of road accidents and fatalities due to traffic rule violation on National Highways  in the country during the calendar year 2019 to 2021 is given in the table below: -
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Traffic Rule Violation
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No. of Accidents
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No. of Fatalities
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2019
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2020
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2021
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2019
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2020
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2021
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Over speeding
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98294
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85616
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95785
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|
36566
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|
32873
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40450
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|
Drunken driving/consumption of alcohol & drug
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5122
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|
3416
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|
2949
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|
2376
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|
1862
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|
1352
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|
Driving wrong side/Lane indiscipline
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7076
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|
6050
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|
5568
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|
2726
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|
3099
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|
2823
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|
Jumping red light
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|
984
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|
919
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|
555
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|
266
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|
476
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|
222
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|
Use of Mobile phone
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3660
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|
2697
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1997
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1585
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|
1389
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|
1040
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Others
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|
22055
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|
16753
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21971
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|
10353
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|
7971
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|
10120
The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 contains provisions for penalties in case of dangerous driving. It was amended substantially by the Motor Vehicles  Act, 2019 to introduce penalties for new offences and enhanced penalties for existing offences.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
'AUTOMATION ENHANCES THE INCREASE IN PRODUCTIVITY OF INDUSTRIES' says M.S.Ramesh, General Manager - BHEL, Tiruchirappalli
The International Society of Automation  NIT Trichy Students Section celebrated International Automation Professionals Day on the 28th of April every year in the honor of the Automation Professionals who make this world a better place.
Mr M.S.Ramesh, General Manager , BHEL, Tiruchirappalli was the chief guest for this function.
Dr N Sivakumaran, Professor and Faculty Advisor, ISA, NIT Trichy Students Section welcomed the gathering. He had explained the importance of celebrating International Automation Professionals Day and informed the students to organise more contests on project demos, Hackathon, invited guest lectures etc., to enhance their skillsets students.
Dr K Dhanalakshmi, Professor and Head said, the Department of Instrumentation & Control Engineering, NIT Trichy is having state of art facilities in the Industrial Automation Laboratory. Students can well utilise the facilities and organise more events especially to focus on the social causes which would help society on a larger scale.
Mr Karthik R Warrier, President,ISA, NIT Trichy Students Section listed the various activities organised and informed the future plans too.
Mr M.S.Ramesh, General Manager , BHEL, Tiruchirappalli greeted everyone on the eve of International Automation Professionals Day. He addressed the participants and delivered the session with the central theme of Automation
The various possibilities and types of Automation in different functions of the Industrial Domain were discussed and enlightened the participants by discussing the current technologies and their implementation in the industry such as Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Sentient Tools. He also stressed the importance of Industry 4.0 for the progress of Manufacturing industries in future. The participants understood the importance of digitalization and how developing a digital twin could drive automation and bring greater efficiency to the different processes. The participants were made aware of the recent trends in the industry and the role of Automation in the near future and urged the students and scholars to venture further into the domain. He also cited how an increase in productivity can ensure the growth in Manufacturing, Processes, Automobiles etc.,
Dr K Srinivasan, Faculty coordinator for the event proposed the vote of thanks.
Participants include the Faculty members, Non-Teaching Staff, Research Scholars and Students who attended this event and made it successful.
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Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism trains more than 700 Homestay Owners of Darjeeling region in a three day Incredible India Mega Home stay Development &Training Workshop
A three days Incredible India Mega Homestay Development & Training Workshop was held in Darjeeling from February 22 to 24, 2021 to enrich the hospitality skills of the Homestay owners of the region and to ensure a better experience for the tourists. Workshop was organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India’s Regional Office , Indiatourism Kolkata in association with Eastern Himalayas Travel & Tour Operator Association as Resource Partner and IIAS School of Management as Knowledge Partner.
The Workshop was inaugurated on 22.02.2021 by Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture  Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in presence of Member of Parliament from Darjeeling, Shri Raju Bista and Smt. Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General , Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. On this occasion Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism  Shri Prahlad Singh Patel said, “Development of homestays through hospitality skill upgradation will make local communities Atmanirbhar”.
As a whole 725 Homestay Owners from Darjeeling, Kalimpong and foothills of Dooars participated in this three-day Mega Workshop where they have been trained in marketing, sales, attitudinal development, product knowledge etc. to make them self-reliant in promoting their Homestays in more efficient manner. The training would not only ensure a better hospitality experience for the tourists, but also establish Eastern Himalaya and Dooars as a preferred destination for the Domestic and Inbound Tourists. This would help the local tourism economy in near future enormously and also contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals  of Ministry of Tourism and UNWTO. Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism  Shri Prahlad Singh Patel also said, “An Atmanirbhar self-reliant tourismbased economy will provide opportunities to the youth of the region for gainful employment “.
Ministry of Finance
Rs. 11,830 crore released to States under the scheme “Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure”
11 States get enhanced allocation for completing reforms
Scheme gives timely boost to economic recovery
The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of Rs. 11,830 crore to States under the scheme “Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure”.
The scheme of “Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure was announced by the Finance Minister on 12th October, 2020 as part of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat package. The Scheme is aimed at boosting capital expenditure by the State Governments who were facing difficult financial environment in the year 2020-21 due to a shortfall in tax revenue arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Capital Expenditure has a higher multiplier effect, enhancing the future productive capacity of the economy, and results in a higher rate of economy growth. Therefore, despite the adverse financial position of the Central Government, it was decided to extend a special assistance to the State Governments in respect of capital expenditure, in financial year 2020-21. The scheme has been continued in the year 2021-22 as well.
The scheme has got very warm response from the State Governments. Capital expenditure proposals of Rs. 11,912 crore of 27 States were approved under the scheme by the Department of Expenditure. The capital expenditure projects have been approved in diverse sectors of economy like, Health, Rural Development, Water Supply, Irrigation, Power, Transport, Education, Urban Development.
The Scheme has three parts. Part–I of the scheme covers the north-eastern and hill States. Rs.2500 crore were allocated under this part to the 9 North East and Hill States under this part. Part-II of the scheme is, for all other States not included in Part-I. An amount of Rs.7,500 crore was earmarked for this part. This amount has been allocated amongst these States in proportion to their share of central tax as per the interim award of the 15th Finance Commission for the year 2020-21.
Part-III of the Scheme is aimed at pushing various citizen-centric reforms in the States. Under this Part, an amount of Rs. 2000 crore was earmarked. This amount was available to those States who carry out at least 3 out of the 4 reforms specified by the Ministry of Finance in its letter dated 17th May, 2020. The reforms were to be certified by the nodal ministry concerned. The 4 reforms are - One Nation One Ration Card, Ease of doing Business Reform, Urban Local Body/ Utility Reform and Power Sector Reform. 11 States qualified under this part and were given enhanced allocation under Part-III of the scheme.
Ministry of Finance
Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India upto the month of October, 2020 for the Financial Year 2020-21
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India upto the month of October, 2020 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below:-
The Government of India has received ₹7,08,300 crore  upto October, 2020 comprising ₹ 5,75,697 crore Tax Revenue , ₹1,16,206 crore of Non Tax Revenue and ₹16,397 crore of Non Debt Capital Receipts. Non Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans  and Disinvestment proceeds 
₹2,97,174 crore has been transferred to State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by Government of India upto this period which is ₹69,697 crore lower than the previous year.
Total Expenditure incurred by Government of India is ₹16,61,454 crore , out of which ₹14,64,099 crore is on Revenue Account and ₹1,97,355 crore is on Capital Account. Out of the Total Revenue Expenditure, ₹3,33,456 crore is on account of Interest Payments and ₹1,85,400 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of TN Seshan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of T N Seshan.
Prime minister said, “Shri TN Seshan was an outstanding civil servant. He served India with utmost diligence and integrity. His efforts towards electoral reforms have made our democracy stronger and more participative. Pained by his demise. Om Shanti.”
Ministry of Finance
Arrest of the Proprietor of a Trading Firm in a case of fake transactions of over Rs. 35 Crore and availment of Input Tax Credit of Rs. 3.51 Crore on fake invoices
Nagpur : 20 November, 2020
On the basis of specific information regarding availment of ITC on fake invoices, searches were conducted on 19.11.2020 by the officers of DGGI, Nagpur Zonal Unit at the premises of a Nagpur based trading firm dealing in Paint, Cement and Iron & Steel products.
The searches revealed that the trading firm was non-existent and a Printing Press was operating from the declared premises whose owner was not aware of any entity by the name and style of the said trading firm. The Proprietor of the trading firm was eventually traced and apprehended. In the initial stages of interrogation, the Proprietor denied having any relation with the trading firm. Therefore, a detailed examination of the relevant documents was undertaken and the following details were found to tally, which conclusively proved that the apprehended person was actually the Proprietor of the fake trading firm:
. Photograph of the Proprietor uploaded on GSTN
. Aadhaar Number of the Proprietor declared on GSTN
. PAN of the Proprietor declared on GSTN
. Residential address of the Proprietor declared on GSTN
The total fraudulent ITC availed and passed on by this trading firm was computed as Rs. 3.51 Crore out of which ITC of Rs. 2.75 Crore, on further detailed examination, was found to have been availed on the strength of fake invoices issued by non-existent firms based in Chattisgarh.
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Ministry of Railways
Electrification of Railway Lines
Total Broad Gauge  Route kilometer  Indian Railways  is 63,631. As on 01.04.2020, 39,866 RKM have been electrified. Zone wise length of Rail line yet to be electrified are as under:
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Zonal
Railways
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|
Total BG RKM
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|
Electrified RKM
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|
Balance RKM As on 01.04.2020
|
|
Central
|
|
3853
|
|
2928
|
|
925
|
|
East Coast
|
|
2774
|
|
2774
|
|
0
|
|
East Central
|
|
3883
|
|
3336
|
|
547
|
|
Eastern
|
|
2804
|
|
2235
|
|
569
|
|
North Central
|
|
3222
|
|
2569
|
|
653
|
|
North Eastern
|
|
2994
|
|
1738
|
|
1256
|
|
Northeast Frontier
|
|
4112
|
|
319
|
|
3793
|
|
Northern
|
|
7057
|
|
4816
|
|
2241
|
|
North Western
|
|
5083
|
|
1801
|
|
3282
|
|
South Central
|
|
6058
|
|
3744
|
|
2314
|
|
South East central
|
|
2099
|
|
1863
|
|
236
|
|
South Eastern
|
|
2713
|
|
2392
|
|
321
|
|
Southern
|
|
4834
|
|
3381
|
|
1453
|
|
South Western
|
|
3566
|
|
731
|
|
2835
|
|
West Central
|
|
3010
|
|
2525
|
|
485
|
|
Western
|
|
4805
|
|
2578
|
|
2227
|
|
METRO Railway
|
|
27
|
|
27
|
|
0
|
|
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited
|
|
737
|
|
109
|
|
628
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
63,631
|
|
39,866
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|
23,765
Ministry of Railways has planned for 100% electrification of Broad Gauge  routes by December, 2023 as per following planning:-
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Year
|
|
Target 
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|
2020-21
|
|
6,000
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|
2021-22
|
|
6,000
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|
2022-23
|
|
6,500
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|
2023-24
|
|
5,265
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|
Total
|
|
23,765
Allocation of funds for Electrification projects are allocated Project wise not zone wise. Budget allocation of recent past and current year is as under:
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Year
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Budget Allocation

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|
2017-18
|
|
3,457
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|
2018-19
|
|
6,302
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|
2019-20
|
|
6,960
|
|
2020-21
|
|
6,326
To expedite electrification of railway lines in the country, various steps have been taken, including award of large size Engineering Procurement and Construction  contracts, better project monitoring mechanism and decentralization of powers to field units.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Steel
NMDC Wins two Prestigious Environment Awards
National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.,Country’s largest iron ore producer, a CPSE under Ministry of Steel has bagged Gold Award in Environmental Sustainability category and Kumaraswamy Iron Ore Mine bagged Platinum Award in Environment Management category. The function was organised by Sustainable Development Foundation  and the awards were presented in the 10th conference held at Dehradun. The Governor of Uttarkhand, Lt. General Shri Gurmit Singh was the Chief Guest of the inaugural function.
NMDC is selected for the awards based on its contribution towards implementation of Sustainable Development Goals and Environment Management initiatives at its production projects. On behalf of NMDC, the awards were received by Shri M Jayapal Reddy, CGM RP and Shri Sanjeev Sahi, CGM, Donimalai Complex from Chief Guest of the valedictory function Dr Harak Singh Rawat, Minister of Forest, Power, Labour, Environment, Government of Uttarakhand, Shri Reddy also presented a paper on “Environmental Management during COVID-19” which is well appreciated by delegates and organizers.
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Ministry of Defence
TACTICAL HELMETS FOR SIKH SOLDIERS
Indian soldiers are provided the requisite protection to include Bullet Proof Jackets and Bullet Proof Helmets to operate in challenging environment. Safety of soldiers who are deployed on security duties is considered paramount. A modern day soldier needs to have all round protection from the newer and emerging threat of warfare. Sikh troops battling terrorism have been wearing Bullet Proof Patka over cloth patka while maintaining their religious identity. Tank Crew of Armoured Regiments also wear padded communication head gear.
Tactical helmets are an integral part of flying gear for combat aircraft operations and protective gear of soldiers against enemy gunfire. All pilots of fighter aircraft/combat helicopters and soldiers deployed in the areas where enemy attacks are anticipated or defending important installations are to wear the full protective gear for personal safety. Fighter Pilots and Helicopter Pilots of the Indian Defence Forces have always been wearing helmets over their religious head gear for heads up display and communication.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shrimati Preneet Kaur in Lok Sabha today.